- synovial fluid
- noun Date: 1846 a transparent viscid lubricating fluid secreted by a membrane of an articulation, bursa, or tendon sheath
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Synovial fluid — is a thick, stringy fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints. With its egg like consistency ( synovial partially derives from ovum , Latin for egg), synovial fluid reduces friction between the articular cartilage and other tissues in joints … Wikipedia
Synovial fluid — Synovial Syn*o vi*al, a. [Cf. F. synovial.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to synovia; secreting synovia. [1913 Webster] {Synovial capsule}, a closed sac of synovial membrane situated between the articular surfaces at diarthrodial joints. {Synovial… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
synovial fluid — noun viscid lubricating fluid secreted by the membrane lining joints and tendon sheaths etc. • Syn: ↑synovia • Derivationally related forms: ↑synovial (for: ↑synovia) • Hypernyms: ↑secretion … Useful english dictionary
Synovial fluid — The slippery fluid that lubricates joints and provides nutrients to the cartilage. Also known as the synovia. * * * synovial fluid n a transparent viscid lubricating fluid secreted by a membrane of an articulation, bursa, or tendon sheath called… … Medical dictionary
synovial fluid — viscous fluid secreted by a synovial membrane and used to lubricate joints (Anatomy) … English contemporary dictionary
synovial fluid — synovia … The new mediacal dictionary
synovial fluid — UK [saɪˌnəʊvɪəl ˈfluːɪd] / US [saɪˌnoʊvɪəl ˈfluɪd] noun [uncountable] medical liquid in joints (= body parts where two bones meet) that allows your bones to move smoothly … English dictionary
Synovial osteochondromatosis — (SOC) is a rare disease that creates a benign change or proliferation in the synovium or joint lining tissue which changes to form bone forming cartilage. Commonly there is only one joint affected, mostly either the knee, hip, or elbow. The… … Wikipedia
Synovial sheath — Latin vagina synovialis Gray s subject #68 283 A synovial sheath is a layer of a tendon sheath containing tendons in the hand and foot. They lie internal to the fibrous tendon sheaths … Wikipedia
Synovial — Syn*o vi*al, a. [Cf. F. synovial.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to synovia; secreting synovia. [1913 Webster] {Synovial capsule}, a closed sac of synovial membrane situated between the articular surfaces at diarthrodial joints. {Synovial fluid},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
